Blood Test for Iqama

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knoxseagle Member

Member since 28 August 2014

knoxseagleMember29 August 2014 10:12:33

Al salaam alaykum!

I'm a 32-year-old American and arrived to Riyadh a few days ago on a one-year teaching contract.聽 I went through all the requisite medical tests back in the states in order to get the work visa, but I understand that I will have to have another check-up along with more labwork done in order to get my iquama.聽 The labwork would of course partially be to determine if one has used any illicit drugs recently, in which case the iquama would be denied.

Today is the 29th of August.聽 Though I am not a regular marijuana smoker I indulged for an instant on the 23rd, a few days before mobilizing to KSA.聽 It was two puffs from a joint which was also laced with tabacco- not strong.聽

My understanding is that several factors help determine for how long THC stays in your system- if you're a regular smoker or not, your build and state of health, etc... It had been at least a year since I last had marijuana in my system, and I'm in good shape with a low body fat ratio.聽 From what I've read, it seems that it would take up to two weeks maximum for the THC to leave my system.

I need to wait until the THC leaves my system before doing the tests for the iquama, but I want to have the iquama before the 10-day holiday that begins on 30 September so that I can leave KSA for vacation.聽

Does anyone have any idea how long it will take for the THC to leave my system or know how exact or extensive the tests are?聽 How long will it take to complete the medical tests and then receive the iquama?聽 Can I do all of this in a month?聽

Thanks, John

BabyBird Member

Member since 25 May 2015

BabyBirdMember30 July 2015 03:02:38

I have a similar question actually. What was the result here? Did they drug test you?

susuwest Member

Member since 15 July 2014

susuwestMember19 April 2017 15:09:28

As far as my knowledge, THC lasts about 4-7 days in your system as an irregular smoker. However, if you're a recreational smoker, it could last months in your system, as it gets deposited to your fat cells.

If you had only 2 puffs I believe it won't be a problem. What I know is that these tests here are conducted to determine whether you have Hepatitis, AIDS, pregnancy, etc.

awa-banday Active member

Member since 10 July 2014

awa-bandayActive member20 April 2017 12:20:45

Hello,
First of all welcome to Saudi Arabia. Hope you will enjoy your stay over here.
I am not a doctor but i would suggest that to be on a safe side get a test from some place and check if its ok . If results are satisfactory submit report other wise consult a doctor to help solve any issue.

oxburycannabis Member

Member since 24 February 2019

oxburycannabisMember24 February 2019 22:01:50

Thanks for the excellent information!

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